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Malcolm Duffy



Homosapien single
Remote Recordings

Release Date: Monday, 3rd December, 2001
Mixes: Malcolm Duffy

From a band that needs no introduction comes this awesome track with mixes from a man many regard as one of the Lords of the Underground.

Malcolm Duffy turns in what is most probably his finest production to date, which is set to devastate club dance floors across the land and beyond...


Remote Recordings

Release Date: Monday, 3rd December, 2001
Mixes: Malcolm Duffy

What happens when one of the biggest rock bands of the 80's and 90's covers a classic track which is then remixed by one of the most highly respected underground DJs? The band I'm referring to is Simple Minds, the track Homosapien, the DJ Malcolm Duffy and the result is a stunning remix that has already been played by Pete Tong and is being hammered by a handful of DJ's off acetate.

What was at first presumed to be a bootleg, now appears to be a genuine remix commissioned by the band's management, and will be released in December by London label, Remote Recordings.

For much of London's gay/mixed clubbers, Malcolm Duffy is a major part of their weekend soundtrack as his weekly gigs in London alone comprise of arguable three of the most influential clubs on the scene, taking in Fiction at The Cross on Fridays, Trade at Turnmills on Saturdays and DTPM at Fabric on Sundays.

Although he has many productions under his belt, this is possibly his finest to date combining the tough, funky uncompromising sound of his DJ sets with the unique quality vocals of Simple Minds. This, coupled with the current fascination and popularity with the 80's sound should this track gain wide appeal.


Remote Recordings

Simple Minds "Homosapien" (REMOTE016)
12" (REMOTE016)
A - Malcolm Duffy Mix/AA: Malcolm Duffy Dub Mix
CD Single (REMOTE016CD)
1. Malcolm Duffy Edit/2. Malcolm Duffy Mix/3. Malcolm Duffy Dub Mix

Sales Notes Remote Recordings release another strong and well supported package. They recently released Orinoko Villa Nova with Timo Maas and Da Junkies Mixes.

Homosapien was originally written and perfomed by Pete Shelley. This version is performed by 80's rock idols Simple Minds.

Released to coincide with an LP of cover versions released by Simple Minds.

Jim Kerr is actively promoting this record in all press and TV interviews.

These Malcolm Duffy mixes exclusively championed by Pete Tong on his "Essential Selection" show off acetate back in September.

Reviewed in December's edition of Muzik Magazine as a Vital Release and charted.

Reviews in DJ, Mixmah, 7, M8 and Upfront.

Forthcoming advert in DJ Magazine.

Club support off initial limited mailout from Alan Thompson, The Sharp Boys, Lottie, Boy George, Pete Wardman and Tasty Tim.

"Apparently it's Simple Minds... Alledgedly mixed by Malcolm Duffy - top mix!" (Pete Tong).

"Malcolm Duffy's best mix this year! - and who would've thought this team up would be so good!" (Alan Thompson)